2024-08-23 02:34:20
Kamala Harris delivered an impassioned speech as she accepted the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, saying the United States cannot go back to Donald Trump.
Harris, the first Black and Asian American woman to get a major party’s presidential nomination, took the stage to a massive reception on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
“We got to get to business… Let’s get to business,” Harris said as she addressed the energised crowd cheering “Kamala!” and “USA!”.
Harris emerged as the Democratic candidate just over a month ago after allies of President Joe Biden, 81, urged him to withdraw from the race. If successful, Harris would make history as the first woman elected US President.
Her speech in Chicago capped a whirlwind eight weeks in American politics, marking a stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days before Election Day. Democratic leaders, who had publicly expressed concerns over Biden’s candidacy following a challenging debate against Republican nominee Donald Trump, were now jubilant at the historic nature of Harris’ candidacy and the renewed optimism for their chances in November.
The four-day convention drew some of the biggest names in politics and entertainment. TMZ reported that megastar Beyoncé is set to perform on Thursday, although there was no official confirmation.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a close ally of Harris, spoke before her, highlighting her moderate appeal. “America, we have one hell of a fight ahead of us. And Kamala Harris is one hell of a fighter. Kamala Harris will fight for you till the very end. And when she fights, we win,” Cooper declared.
Biden called Harris to wish her luck before her speech, according to a White House spokesperson.
